What you need to know on clearing a song

Oftentimes, artists fail to obtain the necessary clearance from the right parties before releasing a song and this leads to the song being yanked off streaming platforms.

Song clearance can sometimes be tedious, especially as negotiating split sheets and other usage details can be tricky. However, the process often involves receiving permission from the right parties and tidying up all the required paperwork.

Here are the general steps involved in clearing a song.